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the u.s. trade team is already in japan, working on the trans-pacific partnership, a deal that would erase trade barriers between the u.s. and 11 asian countries. >> resolution of that agreement will mean real job growth, real economic prosperity. >> reporter: it may not happen before president obama meets japan's president this morning. his message from the u.s.? we've got your back. >> we do need to reassure our allies in asia that america's commitments and security commitments are rock solid and we are not going to allow a situation where a bigger nation can push around a smaller nation in a territorial dispute. >> reporter: note the president is not visiting china. a growing economic power but not part of the asian trade deal. and experts are split, but the u.s. is watching to see if north korea will try its fourth nuclear test during the president's visit. and even though the president's hoping to go to asia and focus on asia and the economy and u.s. ties, there's really nowhere he can go
the u.s. trade team is already in japan, working on the trans-pacific partnership, a deal that would erase trade barriers between the u.s. and 11 asian countries. >> resolution of that agreement will mean real job growth, real economic prosperity. >> reporter: it may not happen before president obama meets japan's president this morning. his message from the u.s.? we've got your back. >> we do need to reassure our allies in asia that america's commitments and security...
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they're watching the way u.s. counter russian aggression as a signal about the way the u.s. may react to potential chinese belligerence in this region. earlier today we heard from president obama, who spoke out effectively on behalf of the japanese in support of a territorial dispute with china will still insisting china is an important american ally. this trip isn't all business. there is some pleasure as well. earlier today president obama went to a science expo where he seemed pretty amused by a remote-controlled humanoid robot that kicked a soccer ball to him. president obama forced to play goalie in that situation. he also received a prerecorded greeting from the members of those on board the international space station, including the japanese commander there. this time tomorrow president obama will be in south korea. the desire there is to focus on the nuclear threat posed by north korea. president obama hoping to put new pressure on north korea. that is the latest from here, richard. back to you. >>alexander, thank you so much. >>> new restrictions on the popular elec
they're watching the way u.s. counter russian aggression as a signal about the way the u.s. may react to potential chinese belligerence in this region. earlier today we heard from president obama, who spoke out effectively on behalf of the japanese in support of a territorial dispute with china will still insisting china is an important american ally. this trip isn't all business. there is some pleasure as well. earlier today president obama went to a science expo where he seemed pretty amused...
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this week the u.s. court of appeals is set to hear oral arguments forever a law that would force the clinic to close. mississippi would be the first state without a single abortion provider. >>> all right, so beds on wheels. check it out. in key west, florida, more than a thousand spectators watched teams race beds on wheels as we said, yeah. right down the famed duvall street, part of the independent celebration. the race commemorates the day when the florida keys staged secession from the united states after a u.s. border patrol blockade was installed at the head of the island chain back in 1982. a little lesson for you there. >> peacock, the california king, we get the staph. >> i like that. a good idea. >>> now for a look ahead and a look back. the supreme court weighs in on privacy and cell phones, whether police need a warrant to look through your mobile device after you've been arrested. 90% of adult americans own a cell phone and more than half are smartphone. >>> on this day in 1930, the first
this week the u.s. court of appeals is set to hear oral arguments forever a law that would force the clinic to close. mississippi would be the first state without a single abortion provider. >>> all right, so beds on wheels. check it out. in key west, florida, more than a thousand spectators watched teams race beds on wheels as we said, yeah. right down the famed duvall street, part of the independent celebration. the race commemorates the day when the florida keys staged secession...
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when it comes to the u.s. role on the world stage, 47% of americans want to pull back while only 19% want the u.s. to be more active. the desire for a less active role is the highest when compared to similar polls going back to 1995. >>> this might surprise you here. mosquitos are number one, mostly due to malaria. according to the world health organization. billionaire bill gates released a list of deadly creatures on his blog saying mosquitoes deserve their own version of shark week. rounding out the top five, humans, followed by snakes and dogs and the tsetse fly. assassin bug and freshwater snails. i was looking here, bill, to understand how freshwater snails might be related to a high-death count, if you will. could be diseases, could be a bunch of things, i don't know. you're kind of deadly. >> i talk about it, unfortunately, deadly stuff. >> well, you do. you're deadly when it comes to accuracy, i shall say, weather. >> that's a better twist. >> he owes me $20, ladies and gentlemen. >> last night, the s
when it comes to the u.s. role on the world stage, 47% of americans want to pull back while only 19% want the u.s. to be more active. the desire for a less active role is the highest when compared to similar polls going back to 1995. >>> this might surprise you here. mosquitos are number one, mostly due to malaria. according to the world health organization. billionaire bill gates released a list of deadly creatures on his blog saying mosquitoes deserve their own version of shark week....
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right now, the u.s. is trying to use whatever means it can diplomatically to stop any more violence. in ukraine this morning, rival clashes continue. towns to the east are bracing for military action. pro russian separatists have taken control of key buildings in several towns and are defying government orders to pull back or face ukrainian troops. >> the security council is called to order. >> reporter: the violence prompted an emergency u.n. security meeting last night. the obama administration is accusing russia of escalating the crisis. >> we are beaing bombarded by russian disinformation and propaganda while the ukrainians are being confronted with incitement and violence. >> it has all the telltale signs of crimea, professional, coordinated. >> the authorities do not want to listen to those who do not accept the imposed dominance in kiev of national radicals. >> reporter: the u.s. is trying to help diplomatically. jack lew is preing paring to ta about aid later today. sanctions have been hurting ru
right now, the u.s. is trying to use whatever means it can diplomatically to stop any more violence. in ukraine this morning, rival clashes continue. towns to the east are bracing for military action. pro russian separatists have taken control of key buildings in several towns and are defying government orders to pull back or face ukrainian troops. >> the security council is called to order. >> reporter: the violence prompted an emergency u.n. security meeting last night. the obama...
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u.s. navy ship is on the scene assisting the rescue operation which will continue into the night. frances kuo has more. >> reporter: these are photos of the ferry on its side off south korea's southwest coast. emergency crews on the water and in the air surround the sinking ship. the ferry was carrying more than 470 people, many of them high school students on a field trip to the southern island of jeju. on their way there, officials say the boat began listing badly. a distress call was sent. several helicopters and rescue boats raced to the scene. it's not yet clear what caused the ship to sink. frances kuo, nbc news. >>> now to new video that appears to show a very large gathering of al qaeda members who recently escaped from a yemen prison. u.s. counterterrorism officials are examining this 15-minute video that was posted on youtube by the terrorism research and analysis consortium. it's described as showing dozens of militants who escaped from a yemen prison in february. u.s. intellige
u.s. navy ship is on the scene assisting the rescue operation which will continue into the night. frances kuo has more. >> reporter: these are photos of the ferry on its side off south korea's southwest coast. emergency crews on the water and in the air surround the sinking ship. the ferry was carrying more than 470 people, many of them high school students on a field trip to the southern island of jeju. on their way there, officials say the boat began listing badly. a distress call was...
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. >> reporter: now there is word the u.s. is sending 150 soldiers to training exercises in nearby poland and estonia to reassure our nato allies the u.s. has their backs if russia tries to take over parts of eastern ukraine. >> if russia gets away with this, he do think there say potential that a nato ally is next. >> reporter: because that situation there is still so unstable, lawmakers on capitol hill say europe, our nato allies nearby, they should be worried. >> tracie potts, thank you so much, in washington for us this morning. >>> now to south korea's president condemning the actions of some of the crew of the sunken ferry calling them akin to murder. divers are recovering what could be hundreds of bodies from inside the sunken ship. now 64 people have been confirmed dead and about 240 still missing. nbc's bill neely is at the scene of the disaster. >> reporter: well, the ship is directly below us here, one end is marked by a couple of cream colored buoys over there. there are dozens of divers, you can see them in small
. >> reporter: now there is word the u.s. is sending 150 soldiers to training exercises in nearby poland and estonia to reassure our nato allies the u.s. has their backs if russia tries to take over parts of eastern ukraine. >> if russia gets away with this, he do think there say potential that a nato ally is next. >> reporter: because that situation there is still so unstable, lawmakers on capitol hill say europe, our nato allies nearby, they should be worried. >>...
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u.s. drones assisted in those strikes. the joint operation is the most aggressive counterterrorism activity in yemen in months. u.s. counterterrorism officials telling nbc news the air strike hit a full blown terrorism training camp. they praised the operations as, quote, efficient and well done, however, they also said there was no indication that any top al qaeda leaders were killed. >>> vice president joe biden paying a visit to ukraine's acting president today. the vp is expected to announce new technical support to the ukrainian government that they can implement energy and economic reforms there. biden is the highest ranking u.s. official to visit the country since the crisis with russia began. the vice president's visit comes days after an international agreement was reached to quell violence in the country. the u.s. ambassador to ukraine warned yesterday that russia has, quote, days, not weeks, to abide by that agreement. >>> some security questions are being raised after a 16-year
u.s. drones assisted in those strikes. the joint operation is the most aggressive counterterrorism activity in yemen in months. u.s. counterterrorism officials telling nbc news the air strike hit a full blown terrorism training camp. they praised the operations as, quote, efficient and well done, however, they also said there was no indication that any top al qaeda leaders were killed. >>> vice president joe biden paying a visit to ukraine's acting president today. the vp is expected...
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the u.s. will likely push for new sanctions to punish russia for its actions if today's meetings in geneva fails to calm the crisis. meanwhile, russian president vladimir putin admitting today for the first time that russian armed forces had been deployed in crimea. nbc's tracie potts is in washington for us. good morning to you, tracie. we talk about these sanctions, what kind are being discussed. >> reporter: well, what we're hearing, richard, is that they could be more sanctions against wealthy individuals, friends of russian president putin. we have done that before. it hasn't worked before. perhaps sanctions against their businesses as well. we can see them as early as tomorrow if these meetings aren't successful. this morning, secretary of state john kerry brings russia and ukraine together in geneva, nato is stepping up patrols in the region. >> we will have more planes in the air, more ships on the water. >> reporter: nato says it is back up to prevent, not create, conflict. >> we spec
the u.s. will likely push for new sanctions to punish russia for its actions if today's meetings in geneva fails to calm the crisis. meanwhile, russian president vladimir putin admitting today for the first time that russian armed forces had been deployed in crimea. nbc's tracie potts is in washington for us. good morning to you, tracie. we talk about these sanctions, what kind are being discussed. >> reporter: well, what we're hearing, richard, is that they could be more sanctions...
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the u.s. think that russia is secretly behind all of this, that they're whipping up this fervor in eastern ukraine. here on capitol hill, secretary of state john kerry said we're going to have to get tougher in dealing with russia, maybe sanctions that affect big parts of their economy as opposed to individuals. of course, there are economic ties there with our allies and others, and that's making the situation more complicated. >> we'll watch it closely. tracie potts reporting for us. >>> dramatic new testimony just moments ago from oscar pistorius who is back on the witness stand for the third day. he described the scene in the bathroom just moments after shooting his former girlfriend, reeva steenkamp. >> i checked to see if she was breathing and she wasn't. and i put my arms underneath her shoulders and i pulled her weight onto me, and i sat there crying for -- for some time. >> this comes after an emotionally charged day in court yesterday. he recounted for the first time under oath how h
the u.s. think that russia is secretly behind all of this, that they're whipping up this fervor in eastern ukraine. here on capitol hill, secretary of state john kerry said we're going to have to get tougher in dealing with russia, maybe sanctions that affect big parts of their economy as opposed to individuals. of course, there are economic ties there with our allies and others, and that's making the situation more complicated. >> we'll watch it closely. tracie potts reporting for us....
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the u.s. as well. this, of course, is a country still reeling from the loss of so many lives in the wake of that ferry disaster, barely a week ago. president obama expressed his condolences, deepest sympathies, he said, and left his host in a moment of silence, presenting president park with the u.s. flag that was flying over the white house on the day of the disaster as a sign of solidarity. back to you. >> thank you, peter alexander. >>> now to ukraine where military movements from both sides are certainly escalating the tensions there. ukraine forces killed up to five pro russians in clashes on thursday. while russia began military drills putting troops right on its border with ukraine. secretary of state john kerry warns it will be a grave and expensive mistake for russia to continue in this direction. >> the window to change course is closing. president putin and russia face a choice. if russia chooses the path of de-escalation, the international community, all of us, will welcome it. if
the u.s. as well. this, of course, is a country still reeling from the loss of so many lives in the wake of that ferry disaster, barely a week ago. president obama expressed his condolences, deepest sympathies, he said, and left his host in a moment of silence, presenting president park with the u.s. flag that was flying over the white house on the day of the disaster as a sign of solidarity. back to you. >> thank you, peter alexander. >>> now to ukraine where military movements...
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. >>> now to the record for the world's largest ferris wheel back to u.s. soil. the massive london eye is over ten stories shorter than this 550 foot tall behemoth located in the heart of las vegas strip. the high roller fits a whopping 1100 people. a single ride ties 30 minutes and any one of the 28 italian glass cabins. a little high. well, you know, bill karins, i'm kind of scared of heights. i won't pay the 25 bucks good to the good that thing. >> what would happen to you in 30 minutes? you could get over your fear? >> naps. >> you would close your eyes and lay on the floor. >> you won't close your eyes telling us about the weather. >> a little rain last night, just a sprinkle or too. >> we'll take it. >> well, yeah, i guess. we would like more. .09, half inch in san francisco. san francisco had the thunderstorm roll through yesterday afternoon, in the evening. that was interesting. >> know what that was, right? >> exactly. that storm system had a kick to it, with the front moving through. now it looks like bands of showers are lined up behind the actual stor
. >>> now to the record for the world's largest ferris wheel back to u.s. soil. the massive london eye is over ten stories shorter than this 550 foot tall behemoth located in the heart of las vegas strip. the high roller fits a whopping 1100 people. a single ride ties 30 minutes and any one of the 28 italian glass cabins. a little high. well, you know, bill karins, i'm kind of scared of heights. i won't pay the 25 bucks good to the good that thing. >> what would happen to you in...
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the u.s. geological survey says a powerful 7.6 aftershock robbiro rocking the country's northern coast, they were rocked by an 8.2 quake. buildings swayed after this one, but no reports of major damage. a tsunami alert along the coast and neighboring peru has been called off. new amateur video from tuesday's 8.2 quake that i was talking about shows the panic inside a restaurant, lights swaying, furniture shaking as people run for cover. as least six deaths are blamed on tuesday's tremor. >>> tension between the united states and russia about ukraine is affecting our space agency now. nasa is suspending its work with russia. the only contact between nasa and russian officials will pertain to operations on the international space station. nasa employees not allowed to travel to russia. workers are barred from e-mailing or calling the russian counterparts as well. president obama will meet with top lawmakers about ukraine today. >>> toronto mayor rob ford blames a sore back for two controversial
the u.s. geological survey says a powerful 7.6 aftershock robbiro rocking the country's northern coast, they were rocked by an 8.2 quake. buildings swayed after this one, but no reports of major damage. a tsunami alert along the coast and neighboring peru has been called off. new amateur video from tuesday's 8.2 quake that i was talking about shows the panic inside a restaurant, lights swaying, furniture shaking as people run for cover. as least six deaths are blamed on tuesday's tremor....
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the u.s. tracked down osama bin laden? and prevented other attacks? we may soon know. the senate intelligence committee voted 11-3 thursday to give the public a look at the summary of its 6200 page report. >> results, i think, were shocking. it chronicles a stain on our history that must never be allowed to happen again. this is not what americans do. >> reporter: even republicans who voted for disclosure questioned whether this report is accurate. there are no direct interviews with the cia or anyone in the bush administration. and no republicans join the investigation. they thought it was biased. >> i was never in favor of this report being done. i think it was a waste of time. the general public can make up their minds about whether or not this was done properly. >> reporter: the cia claims the committee accessed information without being authorized. committee chair dianne feinstein accused the cia of spying on the investigation. now it is up to president obama how soon this report goes pub
the u.s. tracked down osama bin laden? and prevented other attacks? we may soon know. the senate intelligence committee voted 11-3 thursday to give the public a look at the summary of its 6200 page report. >> results, i think, were shocking. it chronicles a stain on our history that must never be allowed to happen again. this is not what americans do. >> reporter: even republicans who voted for disclosure questioned whether this report is accurate. there are no direct interviews...
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the u.s. geological survey says the quake hit about 31 miles beneath the surface. no damage reports or threats of tsunami at this time. >>> so david beckham could learn a thing or two from this soccer savvy circus performer. the man bounces on a gigantic soccer ball as you see him do there. that's not it. he juggles three balls in his hands and then he's got the other ball he's bouncing between his feet. the performer claims he has broken the world record with 36 bounces. guinness hasn't confirmed this claim, but it is unlikely that he has any serious competition. and how this man found this talent, you know what, i'm going to wake up this day and see if i can balance a ball and juggle and -- >> my question is how long did it take him to even get to that point? >> right. >> how many hours and days of practicing must he have gone through? >> life long goal. >> he accomplishes it. >>> time for a look ahead and a look back. the young royal family continues their visit to new zealand. today, william and kate are yachting on america's cup sailing boats. the duchess of c
the u.s. geological survey says the quake hit about 31 miles beneath the surface. no damage reports or threats of tsunami at this time. >>> so david beckham could learn a thing or two from this soccer savvy circus performer. the man bounces on a gigantic soccer ball as you see him do there. that's not it. he juggles three balls in his hands and then he's got the other ball he's bouncing between his feet. the performer claims he has broken the world record with 36 bounces. guinness...
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. >>> getting down to business, u.s. markets are closed for good friday. michaels, the nation's largest arts and crafts chain, says as many as 2.6 million debit and credit cards may have been affected in a security breach. but, the chain says that it has received limited reports of fraud so far. the retailer first reported that breach back in january. >>> home depot is putting a lid on new store openings, and is now looking to the internet for growth. according to the wall street journal, this year the company will off open two distribution centers and just one new store. and walmart is jumping into the money transfer business. customers will be able to wire funds from store to store for up to half of what other companies are charging these days. >>> just ahead, first for baseball this season, and the rest of your sports highlights next. >>> this morning on "today," overwhelming support and criticism for the homeless mom facing jail time after she left her children in the car during a job interview. the details of the controversial story. that's ahead on "
. >>> getting down to business, u.s. markets are closed for good friday. michaels, the nation's largest arts and crafts chain, says as many as 2.6 million debit and credit cards may have been affected in a security breach. but, the chain says that it has received limited reports of fraud so far. the retailer first reported that breach back in january. >>> home depot is putting a lid on new store openings, and is now looking to the internet for growth. according to the wall...
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and these are from the u.s. ping locater being dragged by an australian ship, about 300 miles to the north of where the chinese detected sounds. so it is not very likely that these can be from the same source. now, the challenge is, and one reason why houston was being cautious is that this is very deep water, and for the moment the ping locater has lost that signal. it is busy there, trying, working around the clock, trying to reacquire it. if it can reacquire it and this is the signal that is being described as the most promising yet, it will help them further pinpoint where it is coming from. then they'll be able to send down an underwater vehicle to take a closer look to see whether there is a black box, whether there is wreckage down there. but another reason for caution is the depth there is 2.8 miles. that vehicle that is being carried on board the australian ship will be working at its limits. also today, the search coordinator pointing out that there has still been after four months of fruitless searchi
and these are from the u.s. ping locater being dragged by an australian ship, about 300 miles to the north of where the chinese detected sounds. so it is not very likely that these can be from the same source. now, the challenge is, and one reason why houston was being cautious is that this is very deep water, and for the moment the ping locater has lost that signal. it is busy there, trying, working around the clock, trying to reacquire it. if it can reacquire it and this is the signal that is...
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russia's president claims the u.s. is misinformed about thwhas really going on in ukraine and president obama vows serious consequences. >>> boston strong. one year ago terror struck at the boston marathon. today, the victims' incredible recovery. >>> severe weather. freezing temperatures, major damage, flooding and thunderstorms all ahead today. >>> plus, they're calle long range acoustic devices. you may be in for a shock if you're driving too fast near a construction zone. >>> also, oscar pistorius' emotional outburst impacts his murder trial. >>> and why a candy bar could save your marriage. it's tuesday, april 15th. "early today" starts right now. >>> very good tuesday to you. i'm richard lui. in their first phone call in more than two weeks, president obama warned russian president vladimir putin that there will be serious costs for further actions in ukraine. meanwhile, armed prorussian separatists seized more government buildings in eastern ukraine. president obama is urging putin to use his influence to stand
russia's president claims the u.s. is misinformed about thwhas really going on in ukraine and president obama vows serious consequences. >>> boston strong. one year ago terror struck at the boston marathon. today, the victims' incredible recovery. >>> severe weather. freezing temperatures, major damage, flooding and thunderstorms all ahead today. >>> plus, they're calle long range acoustic devices. you may be in for a shock if you're driving too fast near a...
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police want to know just who was tipping smart cars and highly sophisticated details between the u.s. navy's electromagnetic weapon. it is tuesday, april 8th. "early today" starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm alex witt. the university of connecticut huskies have won their fourth national championship. they always had the lead, but at times allowed a 15-point lead to dwindle down to one point. >> daniels! >> uconn set the pace early. senior guard shabazz napier he continued his stellar tournament play scoring 22 points to lead the huskies. kentucky, first team to start five freshmen in the finals since michigan's fab five. >> young and slammed it home. >> those are great. the wildcats got within one point but connecticut hit the clutch shots to keep the lead. uconn wins 60-54 giving coach kevin ollie his first title in his first tournament. the notables in attendance including presidents george w. bush and bill clinton. they took in the big game with the dallas cowboys tony romo and others. >>> back on campus, things got a little wild. police reportedly made dozens of arr
police want to know just who was tipping smart cars and highly sophisticated details between the u.s. navy's electromagnetic weapon. it is tuesday, april 8th. "early today" starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm alex witt. the university of connecticut huskies have won their fourth national championship. they always had the lead, but at times allowed a 15-point lead to dwindle down to one point. >> daniels! >> uconn set the pace early. senior guard...
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. >>> now moving to new u.s. sanctions against russia over the crisis in ukraine take aim at seven russian government officials and 17 companies with ties to president vladimir putin. president obama says these new sanctions are meant to change the russian president's calculus, but not go after him personally. the eu and japan also announcing similar new sanctions today. meanwhile, president putin has not pulled his troops back from ukraine's border and pro russian separatists seized the police headquarters and government administration building in this eastern ukrainian town. they're calling this latest round of sanctions inadequate. >>> a san antonio high school was placed on lockdown after a 17-year-old boy threatened to use an arsenal of guns if school officials did not meet his demands. madison high school sophomore was taken into custody after being found monday with two handguns and a 12 inch knife in his backpack. according to a school spokeswoman. he also admitted he hid an ak-47 in a bathroom trash can.
. >>> now moving to new u.s. sanctions against russia over the crisis in ukraine take aim at seven russian government officials and 17 companies with ties to president vladimir putin. president obama says these new sanctions are meant to change the russian president's calculus, but not go after him personally. the eu and japan also announcing similar new sanctions today. meanwhile, president putin has not pulled his troops back from ukraine's border and pro russian separatists seized...
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we also learned a u.s. navy pinger detector joined the search to help detect the black box. it was fitted on to an australian navy ship. >> bodies are still being pulled from the mud and debris following the devastating landslide in washington state more than a week ago. the official death toll stands at 24. 18 of those victims have been positively identified by the medical examiner. meanwhile, 2 people are still missing. they're asking for a major disaster declaration in an effort to cover losses and expenses. we'll get more from kurt gregory. >> reporter: day 10 of search and recovery efforts as ground crews press on. wading through the muck and debris searching for victims buried in the landslide. >> this is hallowed ground. it's humbling to be here. >> reporter: the death toll continues to rise each day as remains are found and the medical examiner identifies more fatalities. meanwhile, 22 people are still unaccounted for. >> these are 22 people whose loved ones are grieving. we want to do all we can to find them and put some closure in place for their families. >> thank
we also learned a u.s. navy pinger detector joined the search to help detect the black box. it was fitted on to an australian navy ship. >> bodies are still being pulled from the mud and debris following the devastating landslide in washington state more than a week ago. the official death toll stands at 24. 18 of those victims have been positively identified by the medical examiner. meanwhile, 2 people are still missing. they're asking for a major disaster declaration in an effort to...